Annexation of Texas

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Who was President when Texas was officially annexed?

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James K. Polk

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How would being annexed to the U.S. help solve issues with Native American raids on the frontier?

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The U.S. Department of Indian Affairs would help deal with these issues

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How would being annexed to the U.S. help Texas in its disputes with Mexico?

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The U.S. Army would be deployed to protect claims

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In 1845, Texans voted ____________________________ annexation to the U.S.

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overwhelmingly in favor of

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Texas was admitted to the U.S. as a ___________ state.

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slave

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Upon joining, what document did the Texas government have to create?

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State Constitution of 1845

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Who was Texas' first governor?

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James Pinckney Henderson

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The Texas State Constitution of 1845 contained the same __________ as the U.S. Constitution.

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principles of government